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At least that’s what it says on the front cover of The Place to Be, and even a cursory flick through the 304 pages lets you know that the cover says it all.

The Place to Be offers readers 240 travel destinations that in turn suggest where to go in search of experiencing a particular emotion. Each chapter explores a single feeling, with 20 travel destinations and experiences for each emotion and state of mind.

Places range from wild and natural spaces, to modern and ancient cities, with Lonely Planet’s travel writers explaining when to go and how to get there, and the best routes to discovering these feelings.

It is a novel idea and one that works. The pictures alone – stunning, as is always the case with Lonely Planet publications – are almost enough to make you feel better than you were before you picked up the book.

And the descriptions of each destination are tempting teasers that make you want to discover these places and indulge in the experiences they offer firsthand.

It is an easy read, with longer sections devoted to some of the more inspiring destinations and experiences.

Read about the California redwoods; the cherry blossoms of Japan; the orangutans of Borneo; the cafes of Italy; serenity on the Cyclades; the savannahs of Africa: the waterfalls of South America; the music in New Orleans, Havana, Vienna; and much more.